What Is DUA Black Tea 29 a Dupe Of?

The fragrance behind DUA Black Tea 29 is Le Labo The Noir 29 EDP. It is a clone pairing built around fig, woods, tobacco and hay. We’d start with that idea, then look at how each scent puts its own notes together.

The idea behind the comparison

The reference is Le Labo Thé Noir 29. Both profiles list fig, bay leaf, bergamot, cedar, vetiver, musk, tobacco and hay. Despite the tea names, those woody and dried-leaf details give you the most concrete things to compare on paper.

How do their notes compare?

The named notes for DUA Black Tea 29 include Bay leaf, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Fig, Hay and Musk. Le Labo The Noir 29 EDP lists Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk among its own notes.

Use those notes as a guide when trying the pair. What matters is how they fit together: a brighter opening, a softer floral middle or a drier base can change the whole impression even when some of the ingredients sound familiar.

What would we look for in a sample?

Follow the fig into the wood and tobacco impression. We’d check whether the drier hay-like side appeals to you as much as the brighter start.

If you can get samples of both, use a similar amount and give each one time on skin. Come back to the comparison later in the day, especially if the opening and the base appeal to you for different reasons.

Which bottle makes more sense?

The choice comes down to how much you enjoy this balance on skin and which bottle fits your budget. We’d compare the current offers for DUA Black Tea 29 and Le Labo The Noir 29 EDP, including the bottle size and delivery cost. Give a sample enough time before committing, especially if the opening is your favorite part but you are less sure about the finish.